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Spend a half-day in the Adelaide Hills among free-roaming kangaroos, keeper talks and a Mount Lofty summit stop. This guided trip mixes close animal encounters with panoramic coastal views and practical tips for making the most of the visit.
Spend a half-day in the Adelaide Hills among free-roaming kangaroos, keeper talks and a Mount Lofty summit stop. This guided trip mixes close animal encounters with panoramic coastal views and practical tips for making the most of the visit.
You step off an air-conditioned minivan and the air changes — eucalyptus oils and cool hill shade replace the city’s heat. Winding paths cut through 35 hectares of grassy glades and stringybark forest; kangaroos lift their heads and emus pivot like watchful neighbors as you move along the route.
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Operated by pureSA · Adelaide, South Australia
You step off an air-conditioned minivan and the air changes — eucalyptus oils and cool hill shade replace the city’s heat. Winding paths cut through 35 hectares of grassy glades and stringybark forest; kangaroos lift their heads and emus pivot like watchful neighbors as you move along the route.
Cleland Wildlife Park occupies land that has been managed for conservation and public education for decades and bears the name of naturalist John Burton Cleland. The park’s open-design approach reflects South Australia’s temperate geology: low ridgelines of the Adelaide Hills formed from ancient sediments, now draining toward Gulf St Vincent. A short drive up to Mount Lofty Summit (approx. 710 m) rewards visitors with sweeping coastal views that orient you to the region’s cultural landscape — small German-settlement towns and vineyard rows carved into the slopes.
The tour includes keeper talks, a koala close-up (weather-dependent) and guided feeding of kangaroos and potoroos with provided food. Visit the Ocean to Outback interpretive centre for nocturnal species and reptile displays.
Practical guide: arrive in comfortable walking shoes, bring sun protection and a light layer — mornings in the hills are cooler. The group spends roughly 11:00–14:00 at Cleland, so plan other bookings accordingly. Koala encounters are cancelled above ~32°C for welfare reasons; check the weather and the tour’s cancellation policy. Respect distance rules at enclosures, follow keeper instructions during handling, and carry water and a small backpack — the trails are easy but partly exposed to sun.
easy.
5 hours.
Light walking on mostly flat, well-formed paths; suitable for most fitness levels and families
Yes — Adelaide city hotel pickup is offered; pick-up times vary so confirm your specific hotel pickup point when booking.
Koala close-ups are cancelled when Mount Barker forecast temperatures exceed about 32°C to protect animal welfare; the rest of the visit may continue.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult during all interactions and on the trails.
Yes — supplied animal food lets you hand-feed kangaroos, wallabies and potoroos in designated areas under staff supervision.
The park and surrounding conservation lands have been managed for public education and wildlife care for decades and are named after naturalist John Burton Cleland.
Cleland focuses on welfare-based encounters and habitat restoration; visitors are asked to follow feeding rules, dispose of waste responsibly, and avoid single-use plastics.
pureSA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off an air-conditioned minivan and the air changes — eucalyptus oils and cool hill shade replace the city’s heat. Winding paths cut through 35 hectares of grassy glades and stringybark forest; kangaroos lift their heads and emus pivot like watchful neighbors as you move along the route.
You step off an air-conditioned minivan and the air changes — eucalyptus oils and cool hill shade replace the city’s heat. Winding paths cut through 35 hectares of grassy glades and stringybark forest; kangaroos lift their heads and emus pivot like watchful neighbors as you move along the route.
Cleland Wildlife Park occupies land that has been managed for conservation and public education for decades and bears the name of naturalist John Burton Cleland. The park’s open-design approach reflects South Australia’s temperate geology: low ridgelines of the Adelaide Hills formed from ancient sediments, now draining toward Gulf St Vincent. A short drive up to Mount Lofty Summit (approx. 710 m) rewards visitors with sweeping coastal views that orient you to the region’s cultural landscape — small German-settlement towns and vineyard rows carved into the slopes.
The tour includes keeper talks, a koala close-up (weather-dependent) and guided feeding of kangaroos and potoroos with provided food. Visit the Ocean to Outback interpretive centre for nocturnal species and reptile displays.
Practical guide: arrive in comfortable walking shoes, bring sun protection and a light layer — mornings in the hills are cooler. The group spends roughly 11:00–14:00 at Cleland, so plan other bookings accordingly. Koala encounters are cancelled above ~32°C for welfare reasons; check the weather and the tour’s cancellation policy. Respect distance rules at enclosures, follow keeper instructions during handling, and carry water and a small backpack — the trails are easy but partly exposed to sun.